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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 658.08 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 658.08 and 310.77 is: 428.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 658.08 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/658.08 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 658.08 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 204,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,511.52/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.83

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